We knew that eventually this would have to end. We’ve
been together for a almost month and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. The tidy
ribbing, the neat rows of eyelets, the skinny stripes (with the surprise pop of color), the subtly enticing all-over pattern of tiny purl bumps, the lace
(oh, the lace!)…and now here we are on the last set of jaunty stripes.
Fourteen more rows and then the last little tryst for the final ribbing…and
then there are only the last bits of the affair...the washing (you out of my
hair), the blocking (all calls and messages) and the weaving in of loose ends
(throwing out the detritus you’ve left around the house).
But if I know you, you’ll be hanging round my neck…and I’ll
be loving you all over again. You’ll keep me warm, and make me feel
cute.
Just…a word of warning. Don’t go green with jealousy
should I decide to make a second one. (I like you too much in browns and
madder.) But you know, one in white, cobalt, and sunny, sunny yellow
would also be fun…and yes, I may have already bought the yarn. And yes,
someday I will be buying cashmere for a third one…and maybe that cashmere one
will end up being my favorite…but you’ll always be my first.
Fondly,
Your Loving Knitter
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